Making the Turn

7:10 PM,
Nov. 5, 2013

Written by

Dan McDonald column

There hasn't been a true cold front come through Acadiana so far this year, but now that we're in the first full week of November it's inevitable that golfers will see the first frost conditions on their favorite course very soon.

That first frost, and those that will follow throughout the winter, signal a change in how area courses will be managed during the colder months. In turn, that will affect conditions found on the course, and will lead to delays in tee times on many courses..

When frost is present, most superintendents will delay play until the frost has melted. This is done to prevent ...